Tara Nutt
Fayetteville,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Williamsburg Local School District, excelling in differentiated instruction and relationship building. Developed innovative curriculum and engaging lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. Fostered a collaborative environment, empowering students and colleagues alike to achieve academic success through effective communication and problem-solving strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Williamsburg Local School District
08.2004 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for students with IEPs.
- Implemented classroom technology to enhance learning and make lessons more accessible to all students.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom happenings.
- Designed and executed project-based learning units, connecting classroom learning to real-world scenarios.
- Led professional development workshops, sharing innovative teaching strategies with peers.
- Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Utilized variety of assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and mastery of material.
- Organized extracurricular clubs and activities that complemented academic curriculum and supported student interests.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Associate Degree Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
Northern Kentucky University
Alexandria, KYMasters In Special Education - Special Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12.2023
Masters - Education Administration
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12.2021
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent interaction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Active listening
- Curriculum development
Accomplishments
Southwest Math educator award in 2021
Nominated for Presidential award
Presented at the Ohio Council Teaching of mathematics conference
Presented at the Southwest Ohio Teaching of Mathematics conference.
Certification
Pk-3 early childhood license
K-12 mild to moderate intervention specialist license
K-5 principal license
Timeline
Educator
Williamsburg Local School District
08.2004 - Current
Associate Degree Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor Of Education - Early Childhood Education
Northern Kentucky University
Masters In Special Education - Special Education
Xavier University
Masters - Education Administration
Xavier University
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